October 03, 2013

ruffled burlap/ribbon Halloween topiaries

I have a few quick Halloween topiaries to share with you today. They all use the same technique - making ruffled layers using either the burlap or ribbon. There are lots of pretty patterns available in craft stores so you can personalize them easily. My designs are featured on the Crafts 'n Coffee blog and you can get the supply list and the instructions on how to make each of these fun topiaries.

The burlap topiaries feature a chevron print. One topiary alternates between orange and black chevron prints and has a raven's nest perched at the top. The other uses the black chevron print and a solid orange ribbon. Creepy, glittery spiders crawl up the cone and are making a web.

The ribbon topiary uses a leopard print ribbon. It reminded me of something a funky witch would wear, so I added some fun pom pom trim and a witch hat.